Festuca brevipila, the hard fescue, is a species of grass which can be found everywhere in Canada and in both Eastern and Central United States (except for Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota).[1]

Festuca brevipila
Festuca brevipila
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Festuca
Species:
F. brevipila
Binomial name
Festuca brevipila
Tracey

The species derives its common name by virtue of being the "hardiest" of the fescue family. It does well in poor soils and is "very drought tolerant" preferring deep and infrequent watering.

This grass is used for residential and sports turf, and erosion control.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Festuca brevipila". USDA. Plants Profile. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  2. ^ "Hard fescue". Life Sciences Greenhouse. Brigham Young University. Retrieved 29 November 2022.